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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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